Monday, 26 Nov 2018

Theresah Patrine Ennin is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, where she teaches African
literature, critical theory, research methods and communicative skills. She is a 2018/19 American Council of Learned
Societies/African Studies Association Presidential Fellow.

Steffen Schmidt, Lucken Endowed Professor of Political Science at Iowa State, will moderate a panel analyzing the
November 6 election results and discussing the future of American politics. Panelists are Jeff Zeleny, CNN Senior White
House Correspondent; Jennifer Jacobs, Bloomberg Senior White House reporter; David Kochel, a former national campaign
advisor; and Jonathan Martin, New York Times National Political Correspondent.

Tuesday, 27 Nov 2018

The presentation uses Ghanaian films and books to detail the measure men undertake in their desire to reach the
hegemonic ideal and the costs and consequences to themselves and their families. Theresah Patrine Ennin is the 2018
American Council of Learned Societies-African Studies Association Presidential Fellow.

"Children at War: Born into a War Zone," members of the International Student Council's Humanitarian
Awareness Committee will share stories and facts about children growing up in nations at war or affected by war. The
discussion will be led and moderated by Jean-Pierre Taoutel, a Senior Lecturer of French at Iowa State.

Craig Packer is director of the Lion Research Center at the University of Minnesota, where he is a professor in the
Department of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior. This is the 2018 Paul L. Errington Memorial Lecture.

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2018

A discussion that connects the meaning and messages related to masculine identity. Learn how to identify toxic behavior
and use bystander intervention to create accountability and support. RSVPs appreciated. Refreshments will be provided.

"Creating Deliberately Diverse and Intentionally Inclusive Spaces in the Sciences." Danielle N. Lee is a
vocal advocate of science engagement among traditionally underrepresented and underserved audiences. She hosts the
Urban Scientist blog at Scientific American and teaches mammalogy and urban ecology at Southern Illinois University.

Thursday, 29 Nov 2018

Iowa State assistant professor of biochemistry Dipali Sashital, an expert in CRISPR technology, offers the fall Sigma
Xi lecture. She will discuss how CRISPR tools are enabling scientists to precisely alter DNA through gene editing in
all forms of life.